St Mary Church, Wreay

About

A local landowner, Sarah Losh (1785-1853), designed St Mary's in 1840, partly in memory of her sister and parents. Influenced by the architecture seen on her Grand Tour of Europe, she created an original design that was very much at odds with the English Gothic style of the time, the form of the church based on a Roman basilica, a rectangular nave with a semicircular apse. All architectural decorative features are based on forms unfamiliar in traditional church architecture. The church was built between 1840 and 1842 using local labour.

 

Key Features

Captivating architecture

Spectacular stained glass

Magnificent memorials

Glorious furnishings

Enchanting atmosphere

Fascinating churchyard

Social heritage stories

National heritage here

Famous connections

 

Visitor Information

Steps to enter the church or churchyard

Car park at church

On street parking at church

Accessible toilets nearby

Walkers & cyclists welcome

Space to secure your bike

Church shop or souvenirs